Iris and Walter and the Field Trip

By Elissa Haden Guest, Christine Davenier

Iris and Walter and the Field Trip Book Cover

In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium.

Everyone in Miss Cherry’s class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can’t wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and—best of all—penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for, until Walter gets lost! It’s a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do!

In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side.

This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

What makes a field trip unforgettable?

  • School Field Trip: Join Iris, Walter, and Miss Cherry’s class on an exciting bus ride and a visit to the amazing aquarium.
  • Aquarium Adventure: Discover scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and playful penguins through the eyes of two curious friends.
  • A Gentle First Chapter Book: With short chapters and engaging illustrations, this story is perfect for children beginning to read on their own.
  • Social Emotional Learning: When Walter gets lost, Iris finds her courage to help, showing kids the importance of looking out for one another.
ISBN: 9780063387973
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Jun 10, 2025
List price: $17.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 6.450 in (w) x 9.300 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

Elissa Haden Guest

Biography

Elissa Haden Guest is the author of Baby Builders, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, and the award-winning Iris and Walter series. She holds an MFA in children’s literature from Hollins University and teaches classes in writing for children and young adults at Stanford Continuing Studies. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Christine Davenier

Biography

Christine Davenier is an illustrator for young readers and for the French and American press. She illustrated the Very Fairy Princess books by actress Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. She studied at the National School of Applied Arts in Paris and at the Rhode Island School of Design in the United States.

In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium.

Everyone in Miss Cherry’s class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can’t wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and—best of all—penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for, until Walter gets lost! It’s a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do!

In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side.

This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

What makes a field trip unforgettable?

  • School Field Trip: Join Iris, Walter, and Miss Cherry’s class on an exciting bus ride and a visit to the amazing aquarium.
  • Aquarium Adventure: Discover scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and playful penguins through the eyes of two curious friends.
  • A Gentle First Chapter Book: With short chapters and engaging illustrations, this story is perfect for children beginning to read on their own.
  • Social Emotional Learning: When Walter gets lost, Iris finds her courage to help, showing kids the importance of looking out for one another.

ISBN: 9780063387973
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Jun 10, 2025
List price: $17.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 6.450 in (w) x 9.300 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

Elissa Haden Guest

Biography

Elissa Haden Guest is the author of Baby Builders, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, and the award-winning Iris and Walter series. She holds an MFA in children’s literature from Hollins University and teaches classes in writing for children and young adults at Stanford Continuing Studies. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Christine Davenier

Biography

Christine Davenier is an illustrator for young readers and for the French and American press. She illustrated the Very Fairy Princess books by actress Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. She studied at the National School of Applied Arts in Paris and at the Rhode Island School of Design in the United States.